TRELLEBORG, Sweden—Trelleborg A.B. has named Paolo Astarita its new senior vice president, human resources, for the Trelleborg Group, effective Oct. 1. He will be a member of group management.
He succeeds Soren Andersson, who has held the position since 1998. Andersson will act as senior adviser for human resources until the end of the year and then retire.
Astarita has held the position of vice president, human resources, for the Trelleborg Wheel Systems unit since 2001. He's been in charge of talent management for the group since 2011.
Prior to joining Trelleborg, Astarita has held various positions in human resources with Pirelli & C. S.p.A. and Manuli Rubber Industries S.p.A.
Trelleborg is a global polymer manufacturer that operates in more than 40 countries.